University of Nanking - Linguist Yearbook (Nanking, China)

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RICKSHA SKETCHTCS 117 RICKSHA SKETCHES The policeman wins. , ' ' ' roua of four of us, who went out One day lm ile2.i1eigci1ai12itigt ainong the ricksha men. There together, near y agitiu and it seemed that the one who had been Wei? Hvelmfinnwest dzigdrft get a passenger,-at least that was the waiting tie .3 gaake out of it, -and so he started an argument best We Coin 'iiwuming beside them. They had to put down the with thebot-leiiiorder to reply to his accusations, for the Chinese flckslm alrbnljt effective without the use ofhands. 'llhere we sat at langu?ge If of the main streets with autos wluzzing past and the side of one Waxing eloquent and more eloquent in argument. Our!r1diSh'?lmenlicl11't come to blowsg they didn't even touch each Oh' no' Iii,-ctl the accepted theory of argumentation in China Qther' for evl cn KGS the biggest noise and emits the largest number IS: the wrnnelrbglgaexplosioirs in the shortest time. A crowd very ot- monosy a 1 'mst as it does in America whena fight is in progress, quickly gatherecfiiilference. The people in the crowd said not a wordg -but with one tched and listened. Finally the crowd became so they Simply Wa t gl a traffic block and then a policeman appeared large that It ci-ig edispersed the crowd layer by layer until he came to on the scenc.f the disturbance. Then by the simple procedure of the .center 0 noise and exploding faster than the disturbers he tiiegeand we went peacefully on our Way. , 1- W , 2 at r -.K Fl. I I A guardian of thc ,f peace: a type of po- liceman encountered at all street intersec- tions in Nanking. He also exercises judicial powers by settling ., disputes and quarrels s of the neighborhood. fl 'ff fi! Ji

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116 TI-IE LTNGUISTH Rain coats, rubbers and overshoesg These are hard to get here. But the Chinese umbrellas are cheap and serviceable. Bathing suit. Hats: QShanghai and Pekin are about the only places where they may be purchased- and they are expensivej Shoes: Un most places shoes can be copied and made at a small cost but if you have trouble with your arches it is best to bring a good supply of well fitting shoes.j Stockings, woolen- tSilk stockings can be secured herej. Tennis racquet and shoes: Both thesearticles and good balls may be purchased here. Subscription to your favorite style book. Notions: thread, needles, pins, buttons, elastic and ribbons, snaps, FOR MEN: Heavy woolen clothing, underwear and overclothing. But suits may be made in China at lower cost than in America. If, however, you are fastidious about a fit bring a few suits along. Summer duck suits may be secured advantageously here. Field or hiking clothes, including your favorite hobnailed shoes. Raincoats, rubbers and overshoes: These are hard to get in China. Shoesg See the list for women. Wading boots for duck shooting. A good supply of woolen socks. Shotgun: Good duck, geese and Chinese deer shooting may be had in most parts of China along rivers and in the mountains. Rifle: Wild boar shooting may be had in many parts of China. If you have a rifle bring itg but it will be necessary to secure a permit from the Chinese authorities through your consul to import it. Some delay will be caused unless you writc ahead to the Consul of Shanghai, China, for a permit so as to take it with you. It takes time to get this permit CFrom one who knowsj. Army camp cot. ' Bed roll for out door use, with tarpaulin etc. Tennis equipment, but good racquets may be purchased in Shanghai. Excellent.opportunities for tennis are found in most foreign communities. , Neckties, collar buttons, collars. Felt hats. Camera if you have one. Films and developing service are to bc had here. I A Chinese Feast is a Royal Gorge as long as the Colorado. ln China. when one asks- the number ol children in the family, llle reply only includesboys, for girls are not considered worthy of mention. ' '

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